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property overview

With the reopening of The Grand Tarabya, one of the crown jewels of Turkish hospitality has been restored.

The Grand Tarabya, a true landmark of traditional Turkish hospitality, comes alive again on the European shores of the Bosphorus. Set along Tarabya Bay, with breathtaking views all the way to the entrance of the Black Sea, the hotel is ideal for business trips, weekend breaks, or spa retreats. Only 20 minutes by subway from Taksim Square, the center of the city, Tarabya is a unique neighborhood, with a picturesque harbor, lively fish restaurants, colorful scenery, a newly built marina and green landscapes. The spacious and tastefully decorated guest rooms and suites are designed to cater to the needs of discerning international travelers.

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Awards & Accolades

May 2013CATHICThe Best New Hotel Turkey 2013

We Recommend

Best Cocktail with a View

360 Istanbul

There’s an extensive wine list and a DJ on weekends but the main draw of this 19th-century penthouse is, as the name implies, the panoramic views of the city. Istiklal St., Misir Apartment, 8th Floor No.163, Beyoglu; (90-212)-251-1042; www.360istanbul.com.

Museum Must-See

Hagia Sophia Museum

First the Orthodox basilica of Constantinople, then one of Istanbul’s most important mosques, this museum is an awe-inspiring embodiment of the city’s history. Sultanahmet Meydan; (90-212) 528-1750; www.ayasofyamuzesi.gov.tr.

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Best Cultural Secret

Istanbul Archaeological Museum

The city’s first museum is actually a collection of three buildings joined by a beautiful garden and displaying everything from ancient sarcophagi to traditional tiles and china. Alemdar Cad. Osman Hamdi; (90-212) 520-7740; www.istanbularkeoloji.gov.tr.

Best Activity/Excursion

Princes’ Islands

Ferries and sightseeing boats frequent these nine small isles off the coast of Istanbul. Once the home of royalty in exile, they’re now car-free refuges popular for biking or horse-drawn carriage tours.

Best Restaurant Classic

Topaz

This restaurant named for the gemstone has been called “the jewel of Istanbul” and been awarded numerous local prizes for its Ottoman cuisine made with the freshest ingredients. Inonu Cad. Gumussuyu; (90-212) 249-1001; www.topazistanbul.com.

Best View

Topkapi Palace Terrace

Visitors have amazing vistas of the Bosphorus and Sea of Marmara from the final courtyard of this renowned museum, once the home of a sultan.

Best Restaurant for a Celebration

Ulus 29

The food is as magnificent as the view of the shorelines of both Europe and Asia, visible from the floor-to-ceiling windows of this elegant establishment. Krechane Sok 1; (90-212) 358-2929; www.group-29.com.